Sous Chef

ESS; Westbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Westbury is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their catering team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals, support daily operations, and contribute ideas for new dishes. You will work in a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression, maintaining hygiene standards, and leading a small team of culinary professionals.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

37.5 hours per week

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Festive holidays off

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and serving high-quality meals.
• Ability to support daily kitchen operations.
• Computer literate for menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals.
• Support the Head Chef with daily operations.
• Contribute creative ideas for new menus.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure smooth service.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Experience in culinary arts

Menu planning

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Job description

Sous Chef - Leighton House, Westbury ????? ?? What We Offer

• ?? £14.65 per hour
• ?? 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
• Shift pattern :
• ?? Early shift - 6 : 00am to 2 : 00pm
• ?? Late shift - 11 : 30am to 7 : 30pm
• ?? Christmas, ?? Easter, and all ??? Bank Holidays off
• Supportive team of 12 working across two busy messes
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a leading food service company ??

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly catering team at Leighton House, Westbury , supporting Defence catering operations .

You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team delivering high-quality meals that make a real difference every day.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals
• Support the Head Chef with daily operations and menu planning
• Contribute creative ideas for new menus and dishes
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
• Monitor stock levels and ensure smooth service across both messes
• Provide guidance and motivation to junior team members

What We’re Looking For

Computer literate with …